Rabo Largo,
meaning broad tail, are found in northeastern Brazil. They originated from
fat-tailed hair breeds which were brought from
Africa and crossed with the Crioulo. They are white, pied or white with
a colored head. Both sexes are horned. Individuals within the breed vary
between hair and carpet wool. The breed is one of the long fat-tailed breeds.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
Photographs:
R. E. McDowell, Professor Emeritus of International Animal Science, Cornell University, and provided by Paul O. Brackelsberg, Professor of Animal Science, Iowa State University
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